Scrap316 Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in the US
Check today’s scrap 316 Stainless Steel prices in the US and find the best offers from local scrap yards. Get the most money per pound for your 316 stainless steel — compare local yard rates, track the market trend, and sell at the right time.
Average scrap price for 316 Stainless Steel
- Low (around $0.70): Floor price, typically for small loads.
- Mid ($0.83): A fair deal for standard quantities.
- High ($1.00+): Top-dollar rate. Offered for large commercial loads or by the most competitive buyers.
Pricing verified from 5 live board rates (out of 14 tracked local buyers).
Where to sell 316 Stainless Steel in the US
Scrap yards in the US buying 316 Stainless Steel — with current per-pound rates listed. Prices shown are indicative; actual payouts may vary by lot size, date, and material condition. Call ahead to confirm today’s price and minimum quantity. For large lots, ask about specialty or volume pricing.
Atlas Metal Recycling
Wichita Material Recovery - WMR - 303-9303
Berman Brothers
Cleveland Recycling Inc.
Merrillville Metal Recycling
Sgt. Scrap
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🚀 List your scrap yard ⟶| Metal grade | Average price (per lb) |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | $0.83 / lb |
| 300 Series Stainless Steel | $0.48 / lb |
| 304 Stainless Steel | $0.34 / lb |
Price trend: 316 Stainless Steel at local scrap yards
This chart shows the historical price trend for 316 Stainless Steel at local scrap yards only — no exchange overlay for this material. When the line trends up, yards are raising prices and it may be worth waiting a few days. When it turns down, sell quickly before yards lower their offers.
Daily price history for 316 Stainless Steel
The table below shows the daily price history for 316 Stainless Steel at local scrap yards. For each day we display the average payout, the change from the previous day, and the full market range (low and high). This lets you spot the direction of the market over recent days — whether prices are climbing, falling, or holding steady. Review several consecutive days of data before making a trip, and always confirm today’s rate directly with the yards listed on this page.
| Date | Avg price (per lb) | Change | Range (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.83 / lb | −$0.17 | $0.36 – $0.36 | |
| 9/19/2026 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.50 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 9/6/2026 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 9/3/2026 | $0.20 / lb | −$0.50 | $0.20 – $0.20 |
| 8/29/2026 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 8/27/2026 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 4/15/2026 | $0.68 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.68 – $0.68 |
| 3/26/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 3/25/2026 | $0.67 / lb | −$0.01 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 3/22/2026 | $0.68 / lb | −$0.22 | $0.60 – $0.75 |
| 3/12/2026 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.17 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 3/4/2026 | $0.73 / lb | +$0.01 | $0.73 – $0.73 |
| 2/17/2026 | $0.72 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.60 – $0.85 |
| 2/3/2026 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 12/19/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 12/5/2025 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 12/2/2025 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 11/21/2025 | $0.72 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 11/11/2025 | $0.67 / lb | −$0.07 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 11/7/2025 | $0.74 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.74 – $0.74 |
| 10/10/2025 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.30 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 10/5/2025 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.28 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 9/17/2025 | $0.72 / lb | — no change | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 7/19/2025 | $0.72 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 7/17/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 7/1/2025 | $0.58 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.50 – $0.65 |
| 6/24/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 6/21/2025 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 6/17/2025 | $0.65 / lb | — no change | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 6/3/2025 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 5/28/2025 | $0.67 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 5/20/2025 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.25 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 5/15/2025 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 4/21/2025 | $0.72 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 4/20/2025 | $0.62 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.62 – $0.62 |
| 4/14/2025 | $0.72 / lb | −$0.13 | $0.72 – $0.72 |
| 3/25/2025 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 3/23/2025 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 3/18/2025 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 2/13/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 1/29/2025 | $0.60 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 1/19/2025 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.60 |
| 1/18/2025 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 1/9/2025 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 12/13/2024 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.22 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 11/14/2024 | $0.53 / lb | −$0.02 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 10/4/2024 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 9/25/2024 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 9/19/2024 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/29/2024 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.09 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 8/15/2024 | $0.69 / lb | +$0.04 | $0.65 – $0.73 |
| 8/1/2024 | $0.65 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.65 – $0.65 |
| 7/24/2024 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 7/23/2024 | $0.63 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.63 – $0.63 |
| 7/21/2024 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.15 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 7/13/2024 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.08 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 6/18/2024 | $0.67 / lb | −$0.03 | $0.67 – $0.67 |
| 6/9/2024 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 5/29/2024 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 5/28/2024 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.20 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 5/26/2024 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.05 | $0.69 – $0.70 |
| 5/25/2024 | $0.65 / lb | −$0.25 | $0.63 – $0.67 |
| 4/21/2024 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.15 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 3/3/2024 | $0.75 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.75 – $0.75 |
| 12/16/2023 | $0.66 / lb | +$0.16 | $0.60 – $0.72 |
| 12/11/2023 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.11 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/17/2023 | $0.61 / lb | +$0.06 | $0.55 – $0.67 |
| 10/10/2023 | $0.55 / lb | −$0.30 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 10/1/2023 | $0.85 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 9/30/2023 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 3/16/2023 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.25 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 12/7/2022 | $0.45 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 12/4/2022 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 11/27/2022 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.24 | $0.25 – $0.35 |
| 8/12/2022 | $0.54 / lb | −$0.16 | $0.54 – $0.54 |
| 7/6/2022 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 6/25/2022 | $0.80 / lb | −$0.20 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
| 5/30/2022 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.15 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 5/27/2022 | $0.85 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.85 – $0.85 |
| 5/24/2022 | $0.90 / lb | +$0.30 | $0.90 – $0.90 |
| 5/23/2022 | $0.60 / lb | — no change | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 5/14/2022 | $0.60 / lb | −$0.50 | $0.60 – $0.60 |
| 4/16/2022 | $1.10 / lb | +$0.10 | $1.10 – $1.10 |
| 3/19/2022 | $1.00 / lb | +$0.12 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| 1/12/2022 | $0.88 / lb | +$0.18 | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| 12/9/2021 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 12/4/2021 | $0.80 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.75 – $0.85 |
| 8/23/2021 | $0.70 / lb | +$0.20 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 7/29/2021 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.10 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 4/10/2021 | $0.40 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.40 – $0.40 |
| 3/4/2021 | $0.50 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 1/26/2021 | $0.55 / lb | +$0.07 | $0.55 – $0.55 |
| 10/29/2020 | $0.48 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.48 – $0.48 |
| 10/23/2020 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 8/9/2020 | $0.42 / lb | +$0.12 | $0.42 – $0.42 |
| 8/5/2020 | $0.30 / lb | — no change | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 12/6/2019 | $0.30 / lb | −$0.05 | $0.30 – $0.30 |
| 11/17/2019 | $0.35 / lb | −$0.18 | $0.35 – $0.35 |
| 10/22/2019 | $0.53 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.53 – $0.53 |
| 9/16/2019 | $0.50 / lb | +$0.02 | $0.50 – $0.50 |
| 8/23/2018 | $0.48 / lb | +$0.03 | $0.48 – $0.48 |
| 8/6/2018 | $0.45 / lb | +$0.09 | $0.45 – $0.45 |
| 6/1/2016 | $0.36 / lb | −$0.34 | $0.36 – $0.36 |
| 4/2/2015 | $0.70 / lb | −$0.10 | $0.70 – $0.70 |
| 9/11/2012 | $0.80 / lb | −$0.21 | $0.80 – $0.80 |
Map of scrap yards buying 316 Stainless Steel
The map below shows locations currently listing prices for 316 Stainless Steel. Select your state on the map or from the list to see current per-pound rates from local yards near you.